Stocks, Gold and Today’s Defensively Diversified Portfolio
Traditional wisdom has often positioned gold in opposition to stocks, and safety in opposition to profit. But in these perilous times do we need to reexamine the meaning of risk?
28Jul
27Jul
Already Sinking, Venezuela Cuts Loose its Last Lifeboat—Gold
Boxed in by a collapsing economy, skyrocketing inflation and a starving population, Venezuela's government is giving up its last tangible asset.
26Jul
Seasonal Slump Moderated by Demand for the Wrong Kind of Gold
Fear of fundamental banking instability is driving investors to seek security in a well-known safe haven. Too bad it has no protection to offer.
25Jul
Why a President Trump Could Make Gold Skyrocket
You probably feel strongly about who the next president should be. But your concern for your retirement should trump even politics.
22Jul
Saving Our Future from Our Debt Addiction
We've all robbed Peter to pay Paul. But what happens when Peter comes to collect?
22Jul
The Still-hidden Treasure of the Flor de Mar
60 tons of gold and 200 chests of jewels, including diamonds the size of a man’s fist—all lost due to the arrogance and vainglory of one man.
21Jul
UK Citizens Flock to Gold in the Wake of Brexit
For Americans, Brexit may seem like little more than an intra-continental squabble. But for those at ground zero the financial panic is real, and may yet land on our shores.
21Jul
Meanwhile, Global Investors Flee Self-Destructively to Cash…
When is a lot of cash no longer a lot of cash? When you hold on to it too long.
20Jul
Pension Funds Are Underwater – and Taking Us With Them
One of the world's largest public employee pension funds made promises it can no longer keep. Now it's expecting taxpayers to chip in.
19Jul
Rising Gold, Oil Prices a Danger Signal
Why do some investors thrive in catastrophe while thousands of others sink? Because they know how to read the danger signals and position themselves, not just to survive but to dominate.